Sermons on Speak Up:

Jesus Knows Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 12, 2020

This is the 3rd sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#3] JESUS KNOWS John 1:35-51 Introduction: As we start another year, I want us to be reminded that Jesus knows who you are and how to work in you and through you. This morning we are going to look at 5 of the Apostles that Jesus called to follow Him and how Jesus knew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Long Path Toward Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2020

Sometimes forgiveness and restoration can be a long, strenuous process. The damage from deep wrongs cannot be instantly repaired.

The Long Path Toward Reconciliation (Genesis 42:1-38) 1. We try to communicate to women who have had abortions is that “God heals & forgives.” 2. When it comes to restoring our relationship with God, repentance and confession are the direction in which we should head. 3. But how about our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ordinary.....? Series

Contributed by Mary Buelah on Mar 11, 2019

We often keep limitations to ourselves by our thoughts Actions, Talents and Identity...it’s time to recognize what we are in Christ and what HE is in our lives....

The world is full of ordinary people who go about their daily living by working 8 hours a day, paying the bills at the end of the month, cooking for the family, getting the groceries from the shop, without accomplishing anything substantial.... Christian life is far beyond that in the eyes of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13, John 15:4

In Pursuit Of Perfection

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Mar 12, 2019

Are you content in your salvation? One thing we should never be as born-again believers is content in our relationship with Christ. We should always have the desire to grow closer and never stop in our pursuit for perfection in Christ.

The sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKYUToVFWPs How saved are you? (Video: Oversaved) Philippians 3:10-14 10 I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, 11 so that one way or another ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are We To Judge

Contributed by Kevin Stewart on Apr 4, 2019

Sometimes we wonder why we can’t get a lot of people to come to church. Is it the time that’s not good, or is it too cold or hot in the church, or is it they do not want to be judged when they walk through the door.

Sometimes we wonder why we can’t get a lot of people to come to church. Is it the time that’s not good, or is it too cold or hot in the church, or is it they do not want to be judged when they walk through the door. People sit and judge others and don’t realize only one perfect man has walked this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6-7

"Dealing With Sin: The Choice Is Yours!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 17, 2016

How a Christian chooses to deal with sin will determine whether or not they remain in fellowship with God.

As we study the Bible, we find that God's people sometimes committed sin. David, for example, is described as "a man after God's own heart," yet he committed sin, and brought heartache to his life. Moses, the great leader of God's people, wasn't allowed, because of sin, to go into the promised ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Changes Unites Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 23, 2016

We often resist change, but Jesus wants us to accept and even promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone. He wants us to drop all barriers to the cause of Christ.

I want to start my message this morning by asking the older members a question, and the answer might take you on a trip down memory lane. How many of you remember the TV series “I Love Lucy?” Ricky Ricardo always had a line he used when Lucy did something wrong. It was “Lucy, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is The Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Jesus is the Christ

Introduction: That You May Know One day, while Wim was in the marketplace in the Netherlands, he struck up a conversation with a woman who remarked that you can get to heaven by doing good works. His attempt to explain that it is by God’s grace that we are “saved through faith” (Eph. 2:8) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence At His Coming Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Confidence at His Coming

Introduction: Worldliness October 10, 1996 What is the “world” that John warned us about? (1 Jn. 2:15). Some have identified it as a list of questionable activities that religious people ought to shun. But it’s not as easy as that. John wasn’t talking about mere outward behavior; he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Iscariot- The Company Of The Betrayers Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 12th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#12] JUDAS ISCARIOT- THE COMPANY OF THE BETRAYERS Matthew 26:25 Introduction: Who was this man Judas? He came from Kerioth, a little village in south Judea. He was the only 1 of the 12 who was not a Galilean. He probably was named after Judas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Wealth Test

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2019

Why is money such a common topic in Jesus’ preaching? Could it be that our wealth is a test? Could the way we handle money reveal whether we choose heaven or hell for all eternity? Let’s discuss this and the Great Reversal in Luke 16:19-31.

Why is money such a common topic in Jesus’ preaching? Could it be that our wealth is a test? Could the way we handle money reveal whether we choose heaven or hell for all eternity? Let’s discuss this and the Great Reversal in Luke 16:19-31. Rich Luke 16:19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Good Money After Bad

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2019

The parable of the dishonest steward points to imagination and how wealth can be used for the goodness of God's kingdom in our midst.

September 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 16:1-13; Amos 8:4-7 Good Money after Bad Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every story has a main character. But sometimes that main character isn’t the person you’d expect. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Laser Light Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 23, 2019

The New Covenant Gospel is not a competitor with God’s plans for Israel, but there is a difference between the Old and New Covenants: The Israelites became part of the Old by birth, we become part of the New Covenant only by second birth.

The Laser Light of the Gospel (Romans 3:1-20) 1. Laser lights are useful as pointers. I have one, but only rarely use it. 2. They are not toys. [https://phys.org/newsstory below:] 3. Concern is growing over the safe use of small, battery powered, hand held lasers. For example, there are now ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Renew Violence Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

While Jesus forbids the use of the sword as a means to advance the kingdom of God, the New Testament does not teach an absolute or principled pacifism.

Violence – we are a culture awash in it. Violence is on our TVs and devices, whether in the form of entertainment or the nightly news. We can’t go a day without hearing about some new statistic about the death rates in “CHIRAQ” or Chicago or about another ISIS moment in the Middle East. For many of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-40, Romans 12:17-21, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scary Movie: Fear Of Shame #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

I will not allow my fears to stand in the way of what God has called me to do.

What is the one or two things you would do right now to serve the Lord if money, family, talent, friends or time weren’t an issue? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational